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When i take a deep breath the left side of my back aches, the pain is right under my shoulder blade, what's wrong?
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Pain: If it has been going on for a couple of days it could either be a muscle strain or pleuritis (inflammation of the protective layer of the lungs).
Answered 5/15/2016
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